Sociology, B.A. - Criminology Option
The Millersville University Sociology program enables students to develop a sociological imagination with which they can understand their place in and responsibility for the world around them. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology develop a specialized skill set that allows them to investigate and comprehend the social world, in addition to acquiring knowledge on various sociological topics such as families, social class, gender and race. This skill set includes theoretical understandings, statistical techniques, data analysis and research methods. Students who select the Criminology option within the Sociology major also develop a specialized skill set with which they can investigate and comprehend the social world. This option encourages students to focus specifically on criminological topics, which include courts and policing, corrections and juvenile delinquency.
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Major in Sociology, BA
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DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC REVIEW
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After completion of 45 credits and no more than 60 credits students will complete this mandatory non-graded activity designed to enhance dept. advising.
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REQUIRED SOCIOLOGY COURSES16 hours
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Introduction to Sociology (with Grade >= 2.0; C or higher)
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Craft of Sociology
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Social Statistics
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Sociological Theory
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Social Research Methods
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REQUIRED CRIMINOLOGY CORE9 hours
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Criminology (with Grade >= 2.0; C or higher)
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Sociology of Policing & Courts
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Modern Corrections
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CRIMINOLOGY ELECTIVE - Choose 1 class from:
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Juvenile Delinquency
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Sociology of Deviance
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Topics In Criminology
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Any 33-level SOCY course(s)
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REQUIRED SOCIOLOGY ELECTIVE - Choose 3 hours from:3 hours
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Cultural Anthropology
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Ethnographic Methods
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Gender, Race, and Class
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History of Anthropological Theory
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Any SOCY course(s)
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Note, the requirement may not be satisfied with SOCY 148
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Choose 3.0 credit hours of Sociology courses selected to complement a specific area within the field of Criminology. Note: An Anthropology course may be used if it has been approved by the department and is not used in th G3 block of the Gen Ed Requirements. Consult the department's Student Handbook for the list of approved courses. Additional Sociology courses taken, which could be applied to the major, but are in addition to minimum requirements, will appear here and be calculated into major GPA.
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